The Arizona Fall Stars Game (formerly known as the Rising Stars Game) has become a must-see event for baseball prospect-watchers. The 2012 edition featured 23 players who went on to log time on a big-league roster this past season. Among the more prominent names from 2012’s contest were Christian Yelich, Anthony Rendon, Nick Franklin, Billy Hamilton, Jarred Cosart and Cody Asche. This year’s game, which takes place Saturday, November 2, features a similarly impressive collection of talent, much of which could find its way to the majors in 2014. The following is a viewer’s guide to the Fall Stars participants who could make a big-league impact next season. Below we'll look at the top pitchers to watch; you can see the hitter analysis here.

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Twins pitching prospect Alex Meyer (AP Photo)

Alex Meyer, RHP, Twins. Meyer spent much of 2013 on the disabled list, but has looked sharp thus far in the Fall League, posting a 3.63 ERA with 18 strikeouts through 17.1 innings. At 6-foot-9, Meyer has better command than most pitchers his size, which fits with the Twins’ strike-throwing mentality. Meyer’s best pitch is a mid-90s fastball with a good downward plane and he clearly has the raw stuff to be a No. 2 or No. 3 starter in the majors. Given the Twins’ lack of quality pitching at the big-league level, Meyer should compete for a rotation spot this spring.

Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP, Orioles. Rodriguez is only 20 years old and has been inconsistent this fall, but he has a quality three-pitch mix and profiles as a solid No. 3-4 starter. The Orioles have question marks in their rotation, and if Rodriguez can throw more consistent strikes, he should get a chance to start in Baltimore next year. He won’t overpower anyone, but he should win a decent amount of games pitching for a solid Orioles lineup.

Keyvius Sampson, RHP, Padres. Sampson had a Jekyll-and-Hyde season in 2013, dominating the Texas League with a 2.26 ERA before imploding after a promotion to Triple-A. Sampson has looked better this fall and his stuff is impressive, but shaky command remains his Achilles' heel. Sampson also needs to develop a third pitch as he currently relies mostly on his low-90s fastball and changeup. The Padres will probably have holes in their rotation to begin 2014. If Sampson can harness his command and improve his breaking ball, he should be in the mix for a starting slot either in spring training or during the regular season.

Kyle Crick, RHP, Giants. Crick has the highest ceiling of any pitcher in the Fall Stars game, but he’s only 20 years old and is still a bit raw on the mound. He also missed two months this season due to injuries and is using the Fall League to make up for lost time. He is a long-shot to make the Giants roster this season, but he should begin the season in Double-A and could get a big-league opportunity if injury strikes in San Francisco. Crick works off a mid-90s fastball and shows a quality breaking ball. He’ll need to continue to refine his pitches and gain more consistency, but he has all the makings of a No. 1 or 2 starter in the majors.

Aaron Sanchez, RHP, Blue Jays. Like Crick, Sanchez is using the Fall League to make up for innings lost due to injuries this last season. Also like Crick, Sanchez has electric stuff that will probably take more time to develop, so he should also open the season in Double-A. For Sanchez, the key to moving up will be better command. His minor-league average of 4.71 BB/9 will need to improve for him to succeed in the majors and, while he has posted an impressive 1.35 ERA through four Fall League starts, he has also walked eight batters in 13.1 innings. If Sanchez can throw more strikes, he could easily find himself in the Blue Jays rotation sometime in 2014.

Closers in Waiting?

The Fall League usually boasts many more relievers than starters, but few of the bullpen guys end up as closers. That could change with the 2013 crop, which includes at least four guys who could find themselves pitching the ninth inning next season in the majors.

Blue Jays right-hander Marcus Stroman pitched well as a starter in Double-A last season, but his future is probably in relief, where he can dial his fastball up to the high-90s.

Mets right-hander Jeurys Familia briefly auditioned in the New York bullpen late last season and could win a late-inning role in spring training. He’ll need better control to succeed long-term, but his fastball/slider combo can be devastating when he is on.

Tigers right-hander Corey Knebel pitched well in Low-A after being drafted 39th-overall this June. The former Univ. of Texas closer has the mentality to handle ninth-inning duties and continued success in 2014 will quickly vault him into consideration for a role in the unsettled Tigers bullpen.

Diamondbacks right-hander Jake Barrett could also benefit from disarray in his organization’s big-league bullpen. Barrett uses an electric, mid-90s fastball to dominate hitters and posted an incredible 0.36 ERA in 24 appearances in Double-A this season. Continued success in the Fall League and a strong spring should win him a job in the Arizona 'pen to start the season.